Thinking about buying your first home in Regents Park (2143)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Regents Park is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Regents Park a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Regents Park (2143) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Regents Park suits buyers who prioritise space over street-level convenience. At a $535,000 median for units, it is one of the more accessible entry points in the Canterbury-Bankstown corridor, and the 51% owner-occupier rate suggests genuine community stability. The median age of 36 and strong childcare availability within 5 km make it a reasonable fit for young families, though school ICSEA scores of 949 sit below the Sydney average and are worth weighing carefully.
Who would not love it
The walkability score of 14 places Regents Park in the bottom 13% of Sydney suburbs, and the amenity data is stark: zero supermarkets, zero cafes, and zero medical services within 1.6 km. If you rely on being able to walk to daily essentials, this suburb will frustrate you. The SEIFA disadvantage decile of 2 out of 10 reflects genuine socioeconomic pressure in the area. First home buyers should also note the median house price of $1,400,000 sits well outside FHBAS eligibility.
What to verify before you bid
- The 57 transport points within 1.6 km sound strong, but confirm actual service frequency and your specific commute time, since walkability to those stops is poor and car dependency is likely. - With a renter share of 45%, strata buildings in particular may have higher investor turnover. Request the owners corporation records and check the sinking fund balance before committing to any unit purchase. - The ICSEA mean of 949 covers five schools with varying results. Look up the individual NAPLAN data for the school your children would actually attend.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Regents Park?
BOCSAR · REGENTS PARK 2143
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K5,71112 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−29%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Canterbury-Bankstown
Within LGA: Canterbury-Bankstown
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT54%102 reports
ASSAULT23%44 reports
TRANSPORT REGULATORY OFFENCES23%44 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED61%
NON-DOMESTIC39%
Across 44 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Regents Park
21
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
15:06 AEST
Lidcombe station · 2.0 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 31 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.3µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
10.1µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.7pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Lidcombe station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer lodgements this quarter).
Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
Small sample
$600per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Lidcombe2141
$800▲$200
3.0 km away
Auburn2144
$650▲$50
3.3 km away
Bass Hill2197
$850▲$250
3.4 km away
Bankstown2200
$595▼$5
3.9 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2143
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2143. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Canterbury-Bankstown
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Canterbury-Bankstown postcodes, or explore the full Canterbury-Bankstown suburb index.
Regents Park is the primary suburb with postcode 2143 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Regents Park is the main locality.
Which local government area is Regents Park in?
Regents Park (2143) is located in the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Regents Park?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Regents Park (2143) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Regents Park flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Regents Park. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Regents Park?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Regents Park (2143), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Regents Park (2143) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Regents Park (2143). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Regents Park changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Regents Park (2143) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
